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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.26, 1,250.69 and 627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.26, 1,250.69 and 627.40 is: 864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.26 : 1,250.69 = 627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.26/1,250.69 = 627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.26x = 1,250.69 × 627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.26x = 784,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,677.83/907.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.88

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